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  • News Archives – 2014

    Legislative Interim Period Now Underway FRANKFORT, Ky. – In 1968, the Kentucky General Assembly established an interim committee system to cover the time period between regular legislative sessions. The scope and functions of this system have broadened over the years and in 1979, a constitutional amendment was adopted in an effort to strengthen the system…

  • News Archives – 2014

    Legislative Interim Period Now Underway FRANKFORT, Ky. – In 1968, the Kentucky General Assembly established an interim committee system to cover the time period between regular legislative sessions. The scope and functions of this system have broadened over the years and in 1979, a constitutional amendment was adopted in an effort to strengthen the system…

  • News Archives – 2013

    Senator Damon Thayer Named One of Most Influential in U.S. Pension Reform FRANKFORT – Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has been named one of the 40 most influential people in the debate to decide the future of U.S. Pensions, by Institutional Investor Magazine. Sen. Thayer makes the list at number 23. According to the publication, “The…

  • News Archives – 2013

    Senator Damon Thayer Named One of Most Influential in U.S. Pension Reform FRANKFORT – Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has been named one of the 40 most influential people in the debate to decide the future of U.S. Pensions, by Institutional Investor Magazine. Sen. Thayer makes the list at number 23. According to the publication, “The…

  • News Archives – 2012

    Damon Thayer Endorsed by Lexington Herald-Leader The Herald-Leader praised Senator Thayer as a “champion of the effort to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot to allow casino gambling in Kentucky.” The Lexington newspaper also applauded “…Thayer’s admirable efforts to improve transparency in campaign finance disclosure.” Additionally, they said that Senator Thayer has “pushed for…

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  • News Archives – 2011

    Thayer Prefiles Bill to Eliminate Office of State Treasurer FRANKFORT — On December 15, State Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) prefiled legislation for the 2012 Regular Session of the General Assembly to eliminate the office of State Treasurer. The constitutional amendment, titled BR 821 until session convenes in January, will allow voters to decide if the…

  • Damon Thayer interviews on Insight Cable’s Pure Politics – 2011

    Senator Thayer recently appeared on Insight Cable’s statewide show “Pure Politics with Ryan Alessi.” Links to the segments are below. Senator Thayer explains the Congressional map. Click here to view. Senator says gambling bill could pass but wants guaranteed proceeds for horse industry.Click here to view House Democrat and Senate Republican say “crushing” KY pension…

  • News Archives – 2010

    Op-ed by Sen. Damon Thayer FRANKFORT –On December 9th and 10th, I joined my Senate Republican Majority Caucus colleagues in Frankfort to discuss the upcoming 2011 Regular Session of the General Assembly and focus on our legislative priorities. According to the Kentucky Constitution the session can only last 30 days, meaning we have a small…

  • News Archives – 2010

    Op-ed by Sen. Damon Thayer FRANKFORT –On December 9th and 10th, I joined my Senate Republican Majority Caucus colleagues in Frankfort to discuss the upcoming 2011 Regular Session of the General Assembly and focus on our legislative priorities. According to the Kentucky Constitution the session can only last 30 days, meaning we have a small…